Types of FLW Files

Primary FLW File Association

.FLW

File Format:	.flw
File Type:	Kivio Flowchart

Created by:	theKompany.com
File Category:	Uncommon Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.flw

Software Programs That Open The Kivio Flowchart:

Kivio Flowchart by theKompany.com

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening FLW Files

Common Problems Opening FLW Files

Kivio Flowchart is Not Installed

When you double-click your FLW file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Kivio Flowchart for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your FLW file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of Kivio Flowchart is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Kivio Flowchart file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Kivio Flowchart (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of FLW file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening FLW files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of FLW File Opening Problems

Although you might already have Kivio Flowchart or another FLW-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Kivio Flowchart files. If you are still having problems opening FLW files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid FLW file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the FLW file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the FLW format
• Your FLW file is corrupted (issues with your Kivio Flowchart file itself)
• Your FLW is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your FLW file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Kivio Flowchart format